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In a fcc arrangement of A and B atoms where A atoms are at the corners of the unit cell and B atoms at the face centres, one of the A atom is missing from one corner in each unit cell. What is the simplest formula of compound?

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A7B24
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A8B27
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A2B5
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A5B24
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Solution

The correct option is C A7B24
Number of atoms of A with one atom removed from one corner of unit cell =78
Number of atom B from the face of unit cell =3
Thus, A:B::78:3 or A:B::7:24.

Thus, the formula is A7B24.

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